2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 121 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 383 kg more than 2001 Bentley Continental.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (488 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 GMC Sierra has manual transmission. 2005 GMC Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Bentley | GMC |
Model | Continental | Sierra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2833 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 6510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 132 L |